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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.32, 1,214.96 and 507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.32, 1,214.96 and 507.44 is: 700.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.32 : 1,214.96 = 507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.32/1,214.96 = 507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.32x = 1,214.96 × 507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.32x = 616,519.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,519.30/880.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.34

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